Philosophy and Scope of Anthropology

Subject 121-409 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 2.5-hour seminar per week
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Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in Anthropology and/or Social Theory.
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Coordinator

Dr Tamara Kohn
Subject Overview:

This subject aims to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of contemporary research concerns in social and cultural anthropology. Through the critical and comparative reading of anthropological texts, students should not only become familiar with current theoretical and methodological issues, but should also develop an understanding of how these concerns have developed historically in the discipline.

Assessment: A 1000 word critical evaluation 20% (due during the semester), and a 4000 word essay 80% (due at the end of the semester).
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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • have practice in conducting independent research and speaking articulately;

  • have practice in writing clearly in a variety of formats and reading with attention to detail;

  • have experience of systematically evaluating a body of empirical data and identifying its theoretical context;

  • have experience of advanced methods of critical inquiry and argument leading to improved analytical skills;

  • have acquired awareness of issues relating to cross-cultural communication.
Notes:

Formerly available as 136-022 Anthropological Debates and 121-072. Students who have previously completed 136-022 or 121-072 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Anthropology and Social Theory)

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